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Tasting notes
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2005-2010, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2005

Dark crimson. Very sweet and correct. Pure and herby and no sacrifice to drinkability. Lots of tannin but good freshness of fruit. Good balance – no excess of sweetness or alcohol. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2001-2016, Robert Parker, Oct 2000

The outstanding, saturated dark plum-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee possesses notes of scorched earth, roasted herbs, smoked duck, and a boatload of kirsch liqueur fruitiness. Full-bodied, with moderate tannin and impressive purity and concentration, this wine should be cellared for 1-3 years, and drunk over the following 12-15. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

The outstanding, saturated dark plum-colored 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee possesses notes of scorched earth, roasted herbs, smoked duck, and a boatload of kirsch liqueur fruitiness. Full-bodied, with moderate tannin and impressive purity and concentration, this wine should be cellared for 1-3 years, and drunk over the following 12-15. Wine Advocate.October, 2000

88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Drink 0-0, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good bright red. Fresher than this producer's Les Olivets bottling but still shows slightly cooked, high-toned aromas of currant and cherry. Dense and silky in the mouth, with juicy flavors of redcurrant, leather and brown spices. Note of confiture. Finishes a bit lean and dry.

About the producer

Domaine Roger Sabon
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Product details

Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Cinsault

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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